Explore dive destinations around the world. Whether you are planning a relaxed dive holiday or an adventurous dive trip, here you find the perfect location shaped by the ocean.
Discover marine wildlife and iconic dive sites worldwide. Whether you are drawn to coral reefs, wrecks, or big marine life, explore where divers dive and what lives beneath the surface.
Connect with certified dive centers and professional instructors worldwide. Whether you’re a beginner or experienced diver, find the perfect location to learn, explore, and enhance your diving skills.
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Discover dive sites around the world where activity is at its peak right now. Whether you are searching for exceptional wildlife encounters or the right dive season, here you find where the action is happening beneath the surface.
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Liveaboard diving holidays pack more diving in the same trip and allow divers to explore far-flung dive areas and see more marine life in the most beautiful dive destinations of the world.
Whether its wildlife tours, cultural visits and scenic hikes you are after or idyllic shores, swim stops and wonderful meals on board, an adventure cruise offers an amazing experience you won’t easily forget.
The Netherlands, a country full of dykes, dams and waters, is not necessarily the traditional dive destination. However, in the old and murky waters, where it is recommended to use a torch and wear thicker wetsuit, wonderful underwater parks full of ancient wrecks will amaze you. The mecca of diving in this country is Zeeland with lake Oosterschelde as the most attractive dive spot. Lakes and rivers and the North Sea coast with interesting marine species make it worth diving here in both freshwater and saltwater.
Diving in Africa you can explore the wonders of the Red Sea or discover hidden gems like St. Helena Island.
Some of the world’s most paradisiac diving destinations in Asia can be found in Indonesia, Maldives, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Thailand.
Das Great Barrier Reef, das größte Korallenriff der Welt, ist der Inbegriff des Tauchens in Australien.
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North America offers a wide variety of adventures for every type of diver such as ice diving in Alaska or cenote diving in Mexico.
Some of the top diving destinations in Oceania include Micronesia, Fiji, Polynesia, Palau, Guam or the Marshall Islands.
In South America, you will find plenty of dive sites to choose from, including Ilhabela, Abrolhos Archipelago, and Easter Island.
Explore scuba diving in the Atlantic Ocean – from temperate reefs to pelagic encounters. Discover top dive sites, conditions and marine life.
Discover scuba diving in the Baltic Sea, famous for historic wrecks and cold-water conditions. Learn where to dive and what to expect.
Experience world-class scuba diving in the Caribbean with vibrant reefs, walls and warm water. Explore the best dive destinations and conditions.
Explore scuba diving in the Indian Ocean, home to tropical reefs, sharks and clear waters. Discover top dive destinations and seasons.
Discover scuba diving in the Mediterranean Sea, from historic wrecks to caves and clear coastal waters. Find the best dive sites and seasons.
Explore scuba diving in the Pacific Ocean, known for vast reefs and big marine life. Discover top dive regions and underwater experiences.
Experience scuba diving in the Red Sea, famous for vibrant coral reefs and crystal-clear water. Discover the best dive sites and conditions.
You may know that our oceans cover more than 70 percent of the earth’s surface, but did you know that humans have only explored a total of less than five percent of the oceans? In celebration of World Ocean Day, we want to explore the best dive sites within the seven seas. From the small tropical islands of the Pacific to the crystal-clear waters of the Indian, over to the wild and rough Atlantic, every ocean has its diverse underwater characteristics and brings something unique to the table. This week, let us help you discover magical dive sites you have never heard of before!
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White Rock, also known as White Rock and Black Rock, is located to the south of Nan Yuan Island, adjacent to Koh Tao. The whole site is a fairly large root, so no matter how many dives you do, you will never get bored of it, depending on the course you take, the depth and the type of life you observe. Beginners and seasoned divers alike should enjoy it.
Great site for training dives as there is a big sandy area ranging from 1m to 16m deep. There are two different areas of huge artificial reef concrete cubes good for buoyancy or tech training. An abundant and dense hard coral reef area is on the east side and rocky sloping reef is on the west side.
Japanese Gardens is located on the east side of Koh Nanguan. Its protected and a very calm and easy site. The sandy area off. Its a very calm and easy site. The sandy area off the island gradually gets deeper and deeper, and you can wall dive along the island to the north. The depth ranges from just a couple meters to about 16 meters.
After the tresher sharks disappeared from Monad Shoal for unknown reasons and moved to the Kimud Shoal, this is now one of the best dive sites in the world to see the rare and elusive tresher sharks. These sharks normally live in the deep but regularly come here for the cleaning stations at shallower depths.
Abu Dabab North is a significant dive site located in the Marsa Alam zone with very easy access from the shore. This site is suitable for all diver levels and snorkelers as well. It can be easily accessed from boat and shore (boats can only access the site from outside the bay).
Departure from the coast, famous for its ease, diversity and abundance of life. Different routes with pre-coraligen from 17m to 30m. Ideal for day and night dives.
Dive into a world of wonder at Twins, aka Twin Peaks - the ultimate Koh Tao dive site! Explore 2 massive underwater rocks from 7 to 20 meters deep, perfect for divers of all levels. Ideal for stunning underwater photography, with consistently good visibility. Don’t miss out on this gem near Koh Nangyuan!
Junkyard ranges from 10 to 12m in depth. It contains a lot of artificial items such as a Jeep and a toilet seat, all of which are new marine life habitats, so please don’t touch!
This is the only historical shipwreck in Bali, ranked #3 in the world for Wreck diving! The wreck is 25 meters form shore at a depth of 4 to 29 meters below the surface with most of it occuring in a shallow area. This dive site does not have strong currents, has clear water, and warm temperatures. Difficult entry!
30 to 45 minutes southwest of Koh Tao, these large pinnacles range from 30 to 5 m. Sandy ocean floor with big rocks on the south side. many cracks on the pinnacles where small wildlife can be found. The shallower parts of the pinnacles are covered in magnificent anemones.
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Very gentle entrance to the water. Hard bottom gently sloping, on the border of the littoral you will find platforms at a depth of 4-8m to use for exercise. Very nice place for a picnic.
A perfect place for a weekend trip with family or friends to the lake. One of the cleaner lakes in the vicinity of Czaplinek with a beautiful beach and swimming pool. The area has infrastructure and covered picnic tables. You can light a bonfire or make a barbecue.
An old limestone quarry, with a beautiful wall, sunken forest, and countless nooks and crannies. Start your dive from the beach. There is excellent infrastructure - covered tables, a fireplace area, and good access.
This dive site is commonly referred to as the Polish Dahab. The wonderful nature around the lake and underwater is really worth coming here and diving.
200 meters to the right of parking lot no. 1, less frequented due to the more difficult descent to the water, is parking lot no. 2. From there we reach the clay wall after a few minutes.
Parking lot no. 1: The cupolas and the wall. The southern side offers an easier approach to the wall. The diving area has tables for assembling equipment and offers very good access to the water.
Lake Siecino, is well known for its clear water and rich underwater life. Convenient entrance to the water and a good quality jetty makes the place perfect for training dives.
At this pool, we conduct confined water sessions for all scuba diving courses. It has a depth of 3.6 meters and is accessible to scuba divers. Every person beginning their underwater adventure completes a series of training exercises here.
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In the SSI Basic Diver program, you will learn the skills and knowledge you need to try diving to depths of up to 12 meters with an SSI Professional. It's a great way to explore the underwater world more fully during a test dive. The entire Basic Diver program can be credited toward your Scuba Diver or Open Water Dive programs within 6 months, so you can take the next step in your diving adventure.
The SSI Scuba Diver program, using online learning, pool diving and open water diving, is an excellent foundation for becoming a confident and safe diver. You'll learn everything you need to dive in open water at a depth of 12 meters with an SSI Professional. In this program you will have completed almost half of the Open Water Diver course and can easily upgrade your qualifications. All you need to do is complete the remaining theory classes and sessions in pool-like waters and two training dives in open water.
This internationally recognized program is the best way to begin your lifelong adventure as a certified diver. Personalized training is combined with in-water activities to provide the skills and experience required to feel truly comfortable underwater. You will earn your SSI Open Water Diver certification.
Night diving requires different skills than day diving. The SSI Night Diving and Limited Visibility specialization is the best way to learn about night diving and the techniques needed for a safe and confident diver during night dives. In this course, you will become familiar with the knowledge and skills needed to safely and comfortably dive at night or in limited visibility conditions. Through a combination of online theory and open water dives, you will learn how to safely enter and exit the water, how to use specialized equipment and how to effectively communicate with your partner at night or in conditions of limited visibility. Upon completion of the course, you'll receive your SSI Night Diving and Limited Visibility specialty certification and be ready for night dives with confidence in your skills.
Dry suit diving opens up a myriad of possibilities, including diving in the desolate waters of the Arctic or exploring vibrant dive sites in cold waters. Using such a suit will keep you thermally comfortable while making multiple dives in a series and free you from putting on a wet suit several times a day. The SSI Dry Suit Diving specialty is the best way to get started in dry suit diving and will allow you to possess all the knowledge and techniques needed to dive safely and comfortably in a dry suit. You will learn how to use specialized equipment such as dry suits and jackets, the advantages of using dry suits and how to deal with emergency situations specific to this type of diving. Upon completion of the course, you will receive your SSI Dry Suit Diving specialty certificate.
The SSI Deep Diving specialization will teach you everything you need to know to dive in the 18-40 meter range through a combination of theory classes and open water dives. You will learn how to plan and safely fulfill your deep diving dreams. You'll learn how to use your dive computer effectively and learn the calculations involved in gas consumption to enjoy deep dives to the fullest. Upon completion of the SSI Deep Diving Specialization, you will be certified and will be able to explore beautiful deep dive sites around the world. This SSI Specialization is also required before other more advanced courses, so it is a natural step in your diving development.
In the SSI Diver Stress and Rescue course, you will learn skills to help you and other divers. You'll learn how to recognize stress and prevent accidents, and learn practical techniques for performing rescues and first aid. Through a combination of pool sessions and open-water training dives, you will become a well-prepared and confident rescuer in emergency and rescue situations. Upon completion of the course, you will receive your SSI Diver Stress and Rescue specialty certification.
Many of the world's top dive sites are wrecks. These impressive structures concentrate an unprecedented amount of marine life and allow you to immerse yourself in history while diving. There is no other like wreck diving, and the SSI Wreck Diving specialization will give you all the skills and knowledge you need to become a competent and safe wreck diver. Through a combination of theoretical and pool-like sessions, you'll learn how to safely dive over and around wrecks without penetration to depths of up to 30 meters. You will also practice your newly acquired skills during open water dives. All this will give you the confidence to enjoy future wreck dives conducted with confidence and safety. Upon completion of the course, you will receive your SSI Wreck Diving specialty certificate. Continue your adventure and become a wreck diver. Start online today!
Enroll in the SSI Science of Diving specialization and fully understand the underwater world and how it affects the human body. This specialization is required for most SSI Professional Level courses and for some Extended Range courses. It is a capital way to develop your knowledge of diving. The course is available online, you can get your SSI Science of Diving specialization certificate without leaving home and get ready to start your professional career. After completing the course, you will be halfway to obtaining the coveted SSI Divemaster degree.and earn your SSI Science of Diving specialization certificate.
You're thinking about upgrading your skills, or perhaps leading certified divers underwater, but you don't want to go in the direction of becoming a diving instructor. Maybe you just want to improve your diving skills. Whatever the reason, getting your SSI dive guide degree is an exciting adventure. The Dive Guide program is the first step in an exciting journey. You will guide certified divers in a variety of circumstances and conditions. You'll lead pre-dive briefings and skillfully assess sites. You'll become a confident dive guide in no time.
As a nitrox diver, you will lengthen your bottom times and increase your safety margin on challenging dives. In addition, you'll shorten surface breaks - so you can spend more time diving, not waiting! In this course, you will learn new skills and increase your diving knowledge by learning about safe dive planning and performing dives with oxygen-enriched air up to 40% oxygen content. Upon completion of the course, you will receive your SSI Enriched Air Nitrox 32% or 40% Specialty Certificate.
SSI specialization is the best way to improve buoyancy and increase diving enjoyment. Buoyancy control is a key skill, but any diver will tell you that perfecting it takes time. The Perfect Buoyancy specialization will teach you advanced techniques and ways to control buoyancy so you can improve your buoyancy faster. This will allow you to truly relax on your underwater adventures! In this developing training course, you will become familiar with skills that protect the environment and will work in any situation. Upon completion of the course, you will receive your SSI Perfect Buoyancy specialty certificate. With improved buoyancy control, you'll be able to hover effortlessly in the depths and take the underwater photos of your dreams!
Choosing and purchasing diving equipment is one of the biggest and most important investments you'll make as a diver, but it's easy to miss while doing it. We want you to choose the right equipment for your needs and know how to properly care for it. With the right knowledge, you can get the most out of your investment and enjoy safe and comfortable dives for years to come. Specializing in SSI Equipment Techniques is the best way to learn how to select and store your equipment. Working with an experienced and trained SSI Professional, you'll gain an in-depth knowledge of the components of your Full Dive System and cross-train on how your equipment works. You'll also practice basic preventive maintenance techniques for your Full Dive System to extend its life and make sure it's always in working order. Start this equipment specialization today!